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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.59, 536.22 and 152.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.59, 536.22 and 152.05 is: 228.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.59 : 536.22 = 152.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.59/536.22 = 152.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.59x = 536.22 × 152.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.59x = 81,533.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,533.42/357.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.01

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